| | Commodity Distribution, A Practical Guide for Field Staff (UNHCR, 1997, 77 p.) |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Purpose of this guide and how to use it |
| | Glossary |
| | Key Points |
| | I. OVERVIEW |
| | 1.1 Definition of distribution |
| | 1.3 Food and non-food items |
| | 1.4 Programme planning questions |
| | II. GETTING STARTED |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 2.3 Beneficiary ration/registration cards/kits4 |
| | 2.4 By whom |
| | 2.5 Where - How many distribution points, their location |
| | 2.7 Equipment for distribution |
| | III. HOW TO CHOOSE AND SET UP A SYSTEM |
| | 3.1 The framework - an overview |
| | 3.2 Advantages and disadvantages of the three categories of distribution |
| | 3.3 Choosing the system |
| | 3.5 How to distribute through groups of heads of families (one method) |
| | 3.6 How to distribute through individual heads of family (three methods) |
| | IV. INVOLVING THOSE CONCERNED |
| | 4.1 Refugee participation |
| | 4.2 The leadership may not truly represent the refugees |
| | 4.3 Refugee committees |
| | 4.5 Information to all the beneficiaries, the crucial factor |
| | V. MANAGEMENT |
| | VI. SPECIAL ISSUES |
| | 6.1 Common questions |
| | 6.2 How much to distribute when numbers are not agreed? |
| | 6.3 When you do not have enough to go around |
| | 6.4 Trading rations |
| | 6.6 Payment in kind |
| | 6.7 Retroactive distribution |
| | 6.8 Sacks and other empty containers |
| | Annex 1 - Reporting on Food Distribution |
| | 1. Food Distribution Monitoring Report (Food 1) |
| | Annex 2 - Reporting on Non-Food Items Distribution |
| | 1. Non-Food Item Distribution Report (NFI. 1) |
| | Annex 3 - Reporting on Food Distribution |
| | Worksheet for On Site Food Distribution Monitoring Report |
| | Explanatory Notes |
| | Annex 4 - Household Monitoring Report |
| | Annex 5 - Post Distribution Monitoring |
| | Market Survey Report Form |
| | Annex 6 - Bibliography |